At the 2026 ATHS National Convention, we caught up with Charlie Bates Jr. from Goodman, Missouri, a third-generation truck driver with deep family roots in the trucking industry. Charlie shares the incredible story behind his rare 1980 Kenworth W900A Extended Hood Gold Nugget, believed to be the only extended hood Gold Nugget ever built. According to Charlie, the truck was ordered new through Kenworth in Springfield, Missouri, and due to a factory ordering mistake, it slipped through as an extended hood version instead of the standard Gold Nugget configuration. This truck is Gold Nugget number five and has lived its life in Missouri, mostly pulling hopper bottom trailers. Charlie talks about how he chased the truck for years, finally bought it, put it back together, and chose to keep it working instead of parking it as a collector piece. We also take a look at the truck’s original Gold Nugget interior, hear stories about the rare upholstery, and talk about what trucking means to Charlie after 30 years behind the wheel. He also shares his thoughts on today’s trucking industry, including freight rates, safety, fuel costs, e-logs, and why trucking is still a lifestyle for those who truly love it. #BigRigVideos #Kenworth #W900A #GoldNugget #ATHS #ClassicTrucks #OldSchoolTrucking #TruckingLife #SemiTruck #TruckShow #OwnerOperator #LargeCar #ChickenLights #DieselLife Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVH1gwSYZwMZFqCspdw2Rw/join ©Copyright Big Rig Videos, LLC. / Produced By: Christopher E. Fiffie Click to Subscribe! ►https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TheAsphaltDragon Big Rig Videos Store ► http://store.bigrigvideos.com/shop Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/bigrigvideos Website ► https://bigrigvideos.com Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/cfiffie

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The Only Extended Hood Kenworth Gold Nugget Ever Built Charlie Bates’ Rare 1980 W900A

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2026 ATHS National Convention #BigRigVideos #Trucking #TruckLife #BigTrucks #HeavyHaul #DieselPower

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2026 ATHS National Convention

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Join us in Kennett, Missouri for Misty's Mission, a breast cancer awareness charity truck show! Enjoy live music, a light show, and great food all weekend. Located at the Kennett Fairgrounds, just off Highway 412. Follow @BigRigvideos for more. #BigRigVideos #Trucking #MissourisMoneyPit #TruckShow #CharityEvent #Maneuver #BreastCancerAwareness #KennettMissouri

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Missouri Money Pit Truck Show: Charity, Trucks & Fun! #shorts

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Phillip Couch of Couch Trucking LLC gives us an updated walkaround of his well-known Freightliner, “New Testament.” Since our last interview at Large Cars & Guitars, the truck has received several new custom upgrades, including a Roadworks grille, chrome bumper, custom steps, epoxy interior floor, EZ Claw setup, polished fifth wheel, custom hub caps, sleeper door upgrade, painted engine bay, and front air ride suspension. This truck is not just a showpiece — Phillip still works it during the week pulling dump trailers and hauling scrap metal, rock, gravel, sand, van freight, and heavy haul loads. Couch Trucking runs 17 trucks out of Robbins, Tennessee, serving both small and larger customers. Phillip also talks about winning First Place Working Truck Bobtail Paint and Graphics and Working Bobtail Best of Show at the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show, and what it means to keep a true working truck clean enough to compete at that level. #BigRigVideos #CouchTrucking #NewTestament #Freightliner #WorkingTruck #ShowTruck #MATS2026 #MidAmericaTruckingShow #CustomSemi #TruckShow #BigRig #ChromeTruck #diesellife #truckinglife Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVH1gwSYZwMZFqCspdw2Rw/join ©Copyright Big Rig Videos, LLC. / Produced By: Christopher E. Fiffie Click to Subscribe! ►https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TheAsphaltDragon Big Rig Videos Store ► http://store.bigrigvideos.com/shop Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/bigrigvideos Website ► https://bigrigvideos.com Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/cfiffie

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Couch Trucking’s “New Testament” Freightliner Faith, Chrome & Working Truck Pride

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Wallis Transport's Peterbilt called "Blue Collar Roots" built by Stegall's Truck Shop joins the party at TLG Peterbilt in Sikeston, Missouri #BigRigVideos #Peterbilt #StegallsTruckShop #WallisTransport #TLGPeterbilt #Trucking #TruckLife #BigRigs #SemiTruck

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Wallis Transport's "Blue Collar Roots" #shorts

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At the 28th Annual 75 Chrome Shop Truck Show, Chris caught up with Aaron Copeland of Copeland Trucking to check out one of the coolest working truck lineups at the show — three generations of matching Peterbilts. Aaron brought an 1984 Peterbilt 359, an ’05 Peterbilt, and a 2022 Peterbilt 389, all built to match as closely as possible while still representing their different eras. These aren’t just show trucks either — Copeland Trucking puts them to work hauling flatbed, step deck, steel, aluminum tanks, and more across the country. In this interview, Aaron talks about the story behind the trucks, why pride in equipment matters, how good-looking trucks help keep good drivers, and why taking care of hardworking drivers is such a big part of the company. #BigRigVideos #Peterbilt #Peterbilt359 #Peterbilt379 #Peterbilt389 #75ChromeShop #TruckShow #FlatbedTrucking #WorkingShowTruck #LargeCars #CustomPeterbilt #SemiTruck #TruckingLife Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVH1gwSYZwMZFqCspdw2Rw/join ©Copyright Big Rig Videos, LLC. / Produced By: Christopher E. Fiffie Click to Subscribe! ►https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TheAsphaltDragon Big Rig Videos Store ► http://store.bigrigvideos.com/shop Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/bigrigvideos Website ► https://bigrigvideos.com Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/cfiffie

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Why Copeland Trucking Runs Some of the Best Looking Working Peterbilts

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At the 28th Annual 75 Chrome Shop Truck Show, Chris caught up with Ben Barcham from Mississippi and his 1986 Peterbilt 359 known as “Cash.” This classic Pete features a mechanical 3406B Cat, factory twin sticks, custom family-built touches, a 315-inch wheelbase, custom deck plating, epoxy floors, serious sound system, and plenty of chrome. Ben walks us around the truck, shares the story behind the build, fires up the CAT, and talks about working this truck before giving it an easier life. #BigRigVideos #Peterbilt359 #75ChromeShop #Peterbilt #3406B #CAT #Diesel #ClassicTrucks #SemiTruckShow #TruckShow #LargeCars Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVH1gwSYZwMZFqCspdw2Rw/join ©Copyright Big Rig Videos, LLC. / Produced By: Christopher E. Fiffie Click to Subscribe! ►https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TheAsphaltDragon Big Rig Videos Store ► http://store.bigrigvideos.com/shop Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/bigrigvideos Website ► https://bigrigvideos.com Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/cfiffie

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This 1986 Peterbilt 359 “Cash” Still Has That Mechanical Cat Sound!

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While at the 2026 ATHS National Convention in Springfield, Missouri Dan Brinkman, Automotive Technology instructor at Four Rivers Career Center in Washington, Missouri, talks about an incredible student-built semi truck project. What started as frame rails, an engine, and a pile of parts turned into a full truck built almost entirely by high school students. Dan explains how the program teaches real-world technical skills, builds confidence, and gives young people a hands-on path into the trades. The students worked after school, learned wiring, plumbing, interior work, mechanical systems, and problem-solving — and some of them turned that experience into scholarships, jobs, and career opportunities. This is more than a truck build. It’s a story about mentorship, patience, hard work, and giving young people a reason to believe in what they can do. Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/frccnightshift Website - https://frcc.washington.k12.mo.us/49590_3 #BigRigVideos #ATHS #SemiTruck #Kenworth #TruckShow #DieselLife #AutomotiveTechnology #SkilledTrades #HighSchoolShop #StudentBuilt #TruckInterview Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVH1gwSYZwMZFqCspdw2Rw/join ©Copyright Big Rig Videos, LLC. / Produced By: Christopher E. Fiffie Click to Subscribe! ►https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TheAsphaltDragon Big Rig Videos Store ► http://store.bigrigvideos.com/shop Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/bigrigvideos Website ► https://bigrigvideos.com Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/cfiffie

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How High School Students Turned a Pile of Parts Into a Show Truck

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Wandering around on Saturday at the 2026 ATHS National Convention This video captures a walkthrough of the 2026 ATHS (Antique Truck Historical Society) National Convention held in Springfield, Missouri (0:26). Chris explores the event, showcasing a variety of classic and custom trucks, highlighting their unique histories and the stories of their owners. Key Highlights: Showcase of Classics: The video features a walk around the lot to view various antique trucks. Behind-the-Scenes Coverage: Because of poor cell signals during the event, Chris recorded footage inside the main exhibit buildings and the Wilson building. This pre-recorded content is played back to show attendees the trucks displayed indoors, away from the outdoor lot (6:49, 52:29). Event Context: Chris provides information about other upcoming shows, such as the Midwest Truck Fest on June 19th-20th at Lucas Oil Raceway (7:48), and notes that the next ATHS National Convention will be in Oregon (24:55). Community Interaction: Throughout the video, Chris speaks with various attendees and truck owners, discussing their experiences, the history of their vehicles, and the camaraderie of the truck community (10:22, 26:42, 53:16). The video concludes with Chris wrapping up the tour of the convention grounds, mentioning that while some are beginning to pack up and head home.

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